Ilaria Salis

Salis's educational path began at the University of Milan, where she earned an undergraduate degree in history in December 2005. She then worked as a primary school teacher before obtaining a Master's degree in philology, literature, and history of antiquity from the same university in 2021. Her life took a dramatic turn in February 2023 when she was arrested in Hungary on charges of attempted assault related to an alleged altercation with neo-Nazis at a far-right event in Budapest. She denied the charges, and the alleged victims did not file reports with police. She was released from prison and placed under house arrest in Budapest in May 2024, shortly before the European elections.

Despite these challenges, Salis was elected as a Member of the European Parliament in 2024 for the Green and Left Alliance. At 42 years old, she has been active in her roles since 2024, having started around age 40. Her Instagram following has grown to 91k followers, reflecting public interest in her story. She stands at 5'1" (155 cm) and weighs 93 lbs (42 kg). Her journey from teacher to politician is a unique one. She remains a polarizing figure in Italian and European politics.